Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus revealed that he had no intention of playing captain Siya Kolisi in Saturday's crunch Rugby Championship clash against Argentina.
Rising Springbok star Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is set to go under the knife for knee surgery, sidelining him for several weeks.
Ahead of their crucial opening match against Argentina, Springbok forward Kwagga Smith has warned his teammates not to take the threat the South Americans pose lightly.
The Springboks arrived in Argentina late on Saturday night and began preparations for their Rugby Championship clash against Los Pumas at Estadio Unico Madre Ciudades in Santiago del Estero.
Rassie Erasmus has named a 28-man squad for the Springboks' one-off Rugby Championship clash against Argentina in Santiago next week.
The Springboks remain at the top of the world rugby rankings following their clutch victory over the All Blacks in the Rugby Championship.